Recycling Quiz

Which of the following materials can be recycled?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Glass

• All of the above

Peter is turning a piece of old clothing into a fashionable bag. Which of the 3Rs is he practising?

• Reusing

• Reducing

• Recycling

What is it called when manufacturers take trash and turn it into new products?

• Composting

• Biodegrading

• Recycling

• Marketing

True or False? Plastics decompose quickly.

• True

• False

Should you recycle paper cartons with food scraps or stains?

• Yes, it is still paper.

• No, anything contaminated should go into the regular waste bin.

The 3 Rs are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. What does Reuse mean?

• Use things for the same or new purpose again.

• Convert waste into useful products.

• Use only what you need.

Tony is using his own bag instead of a plastic bag at the supermarket. Which of the 3Rs is he practising?

• Reusing

• Reducing

• Recycling

Mandy turns her plastic drink bottles to plant holders. Which of the 3Rs is she practising?

• Reusing

• Reducing

• Recycling

What is recycling all about?

• taking something old and keeping it old

• taking something old and turning it into something new

• taking something new and turning it into something old

• taking something new and never using it

What are some of the things that people can recycle?

• Paper mache and elastic bands.

• Ink cartridges and DVD cases

• Household batteries and disposable plates

• Paper, plastic, glass, and electronic equipment